Morocco's Path to the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: When and Where They Play Next

The first team to clinch a place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals is Morocco, following their 3-0 win over Canada. Their next opponent remains unknown but will be the winner between Paraguay and France.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Match Details

Morocco will face either Paraguay or France on Thursday, July 9. The match is set to kick off at 4 p.m. ET at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This venue holds 64,146 fans and promises an intense atmosphere as Morocco aims to match their best-ever World Cup achievement by reaching the semifinals.

Morocco’s Journey So Far

Placed in Group C with Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, Morocco secured second place despite tough competition, especially from tournament favorite Brazil. Their group stage began with a solid 1-1 draw against Brazil, followed by a narrow 1-0 win over Scotland. They wrapped up group play with an impressive 4-2 victory against Haiti.

In the Round of 16, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 thanks to a brace from Azzedine Ounahi, who was named player of the match. Though the game had its challenging moments, Morocco’s resilience shone through to secure their quarterfinal spot.

Who Awaits Morocco?

Their quarterfinal opponent will come from the clash between Paraguay and France. Paraguay, finishing third in Group D behind the USMNT and Australia, stunned many by knocking out Germany on penalties. France have maintained an undefeated record in this tournament so far, winning all four matches.

Players to Watch

Ismael Saibari has been a key figure for Morocco during the tournament. Meanwhile, Ounahi’s performance against Canada highlighted his importance to the squad.

Summary of Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Matches

The upcoming quarterfinal on July 9 will be a chance for Morocco to make history. Whether they face Paraguay or France, the stakes are high at Boston Stadium as they aim for a semifinal berth.